Re: [SWCollect] Time to blend topics

2004-06-09 Thread Tomas Buteler
nloads a game or two (especially if it's older, and no longer for sale through it's original publisher). I think it's a matter of common sense, more than anything. Best regards, Tomas Buteler --- Stephane Racle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Following up on this thread - the so

Re: [SWCollect] Time to blend topics

2004-06-09 Thread Tomas Buteler
er 3.2 and 2.3 billion dollars worth of pirated software. Both regions are almost entirely developed countries. Although common sense might tell you third world countries in general pirate more software, most don't generate enough volume in sales to actually hurt the industry as pirates in the US

RE: [SWCollect] So obviously Mt. Drash is no longer rare....

2004-05-17 Thread Tomas Buteler
new games, each release packed with more graphics and sound, and plays on the same old system. It's a different approach on consoles by SNK, and I give them good credit for it. If I could play the newest DOOM on a PC I bought 12 years ago, I'd be a happy man. :) Best regards, Tomas Buteler

Re: [SWCollect] Even marginally ethical?

2004-04-26 Thread Tomas Buteler
It's certainly unethical, but I must confess I'm lured to the idea. Of course I don't really own anything that would loosely fetch those high prices, and wouldn't afford the items that are dug out by the unaware, so I couldn't do anything but watch you guys build up your collections (or fortunes :)

RE: [SWCollect] Is this particular version rare?????

2004-04-07 Thread Tomas Buteler
e sane then :) Which reminds me, welcome Peter Olafson! Best regards, Tomas Buteler --- Freddie Bingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Its all relative to what you want and if you value > sealed with original > stickers to be worth more. I found the $3600 price > of Drash to

[SWCollect] Origin props on eBay

2004-04-05 Thread Tomas Buteler
Guys, Looks like getting rid of Origin props is a lucrative business :) I just wish I had the cash to participate in this auctions, but they seem to be a little out of my league. Anyway, I thought I let you all know about it (if you hadn't already). I didn't contact him to check for authenticity,

[SWCollect] Adventure Construction Set

2004-04-03 Thread Tomas Buteler
I know it doesn't compare to the amounts the Drashes and the PS Zorks have been gathering, but this got me puzzled: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3085478069&category=4315 No newbies... big bids, for what I'm used to seeing of flat-boxes. Am I missing something here? Best reg

Re: [SWCollect] Announcing the CGW Museum

2004-03-18 Thread Tomas Buteler
I checked it out, and liked it a lot. Great idea, by the way. One doubt, though: is it image only, or some amount of text input will be available as well? I'm no expert in database or anything, but I'd like to be able to search the magazines for contents (reviews, previews, hints or even ads), wit

RE: [SWCollect] CURIOUS Scale

2004-02-22 Thread Tomas Buteler
I did like, though the US part did make me feel kind of left out :) Guess I'll have to do some research for the CURIOLA for us Latin Americans... I like the fact that it's simple and easy to use, with a catchy acronym. That way it's easier to get people to use it. Once the Guide is a little more r

[SWCollect] Grading Authority etc

2004-01-16 Thread Tomas Buteler
being labeled "the long message bastard". Best regards, Tomas --- "Lee K. Seitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Tomas Buteler stated: > > > >Both console (and components) and games were > >manufactured in Brazil, but strictly the same as > their >

RE: [SWCollect] Atari 2600

2004-01-15 Thread Tomas Buteler
dollars - and I was the sole bidder on the auction! same thing for jewel case Neverhood). Thanks and obrigado for the "welcomes". Best regards, Tomas Buteler --- Per-Olof Karlsson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi there :) > > I'm interested in any games from Brazil if in

[SWCollect] Atari 2600

2004-01-14 Thread Tomas Buteler
[EMAIL PROTECTED] and I'll gladly keep an eye out for them (that actually goes for everyone on the list). Best regards, Tomas --- "Lee K. Seitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Tomas Buteler stated: > > > >I don't ask sellers to declare lower values, unles

RE: [SWCollect] Paranoid seller and tax evasion

2004-01-14 Thread Tomas Buteler
'm more of a fan of most of you guys, Hugh, CE, Jim - love Moby :) but I'm getting there. Finally, if anyone ever needs something from Brazil (gaming or otherwise) or hints when dropping by, don't hesitate to ask. Best regards, Tomas Buteler --- Per-Olof Karlsson <[EMAIL PROT